Seasoned oyster crackers are the perfect snack to set out at your next party. You won’t be able to stop snacking on them. So good with a cold beer!
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Irresistible: Do you ever cook or bake something and then realize that you will probably be polishing off the entire batch in a very short period of time? Well, that’s the case with these seasoned oyster crackers. Coated in butter, garlic, oregano, parsley, and cheese, they are perfect snacking material. They’re irresistibly salty and flavorful.
- Perfect party snack: Oyster crackers are typically reserved for soups and chili but they contain some serious snacking potential as well. These would be the perfect party treat – set out in bowls around your house for guests to munch on while they sip a beer or a cocktail. I’d advise making far more than you think you’ll need, because they will disappear very, very quickly.
- Great on top of soup, too: Circling back to the traditional use of oyster crackers, soup and chili… these fancified oyster crackers would take your soup up a notch, and a big one. Sprinkle these onto a steaming bowl of soup and you have oyster crackers in your soup, but with 100 times more flavor.
how to make seasoned oyster crackers
- Melt butter, because butter is amazing.
- Mix butter with seasonings and a little olive oil for extra flavor.
- Toss oyster crackers with parsley and butter mixture.
- Spread onto sheet pan and sprinkle with CHEESE.
- Bake at low heat (250°F) until golden brown and irresistible (about 25 minutes).
More salty snacks!
- Homemade Cheez-Its (cheddar cheese crackers)
- Bacon guacamole appetizers
- Olive oil roasted almonds
- Air fryer chickpeas
- Bacon wrapped dates
Recipe
Seasoned Oyster Crackers Recipe (with video)
Seasoned oyster crackers are the perfect snack to set out at your next party. You won't be able to stop snacking on them. So good with a cold beer!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (1 stick)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1/3 cup finely minced fresh parsley
- 4 cups cups oyster crackers (9 ounce bag)
- 1/2 cup grated pecorino Romano cheese (or Parmesan)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250℉.
- In a medium saucepan, over medium-low heat, combine butter, olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, and pepper. Heat until butter is melted.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine parsley and oyster crackers. Pour melted butter mixture over crackers and parsley. Toss to combine until crackers are fully coated with butter.
- Spread on a rimmed sheet pan, sprinkle with romano cheese and toss gently to combine. Spread them out so they are in a single layer.
- Bake for 15 minutes, stir gently (return back to a single layer) and bake for 10 more minutes or until golden brown.
- Best enjoyed immediately.
Notes
- Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container for up to 3 days, but they taste best fresh.
- Makes about 4 cups.
Video
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup, Calories: 177kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 37mg, Sodium: 83mg, Potassium: 31mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 0.1g, Vitamin A: 594IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 76mg, Iron: 0.3mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Where is the best place to find this type of cheese? Want to make this week…
Hi Gretchen,
You’ll be able to find this cheese at any grocery store. If you cannot, Parmesan cheese will also work great! I hope you love these!
I made these as bar snacks and they were all gone in less than 2 hours !! Also had a secret stash at home but the secret got out and they were gone. I just added 1 tbsp of kosher salt. Delicious !!
That makes me so happy! I’m glad they were a hit! Thanks for taking the time to come back and leave a comment!
These turned out really amazing! They are super yummy and easy to make!
Thanks Rachel for the recipe!
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for taking the time to come back and leave a comment!
I want to make this oyster cracker recipe but you do not list the ingredient amounts?? Are there any or is this something we just wing it with? Please send me the recipe with ingredient amounts if there is one.
Love your recipes and site! Keep up the good work..
Merilee in St. Pete
The recipe is there, I’m not sure why it’s not showing up for you? I’ll copy it here for your reference:
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, Melted
3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/2 teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper
1/3 cup Fresh Parsley, Finely minced
4 cups Oyster Crackers, Heaping (9 ounce bag)
1/2 cup Pecorino Romano Cheese, Grated
Directions
Preheat oven to 250°F.
In a medium saucepan, over medium-low heat, combine butter, olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, and pepper. Heat until butter is melted.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine parsley and oyster crackers. Pour melted butter mixture over crackers and parsley. Toss to combine until crackers are fully coated with butter.
Spread on a rimmed sheet pan, sprinkle with Romano cheese and toss gently to combine. Spread them out so they are in a single layer.
Bake for 15 minutes, stir gently (return back to a single layer) and bake for 10 more minutes or until golden brown.
Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container (but they taste best fresh!).
oh, that sounds good. I haven’t had oyster crackers in a while, and this would definitely kick it up
These are such fun snacks! Love the flavors! These would be gone in a flash at our house!
I remember eating these as a kid! We liked to put them in our tomato soup. Brings back memories!
Perfect. My boys love oyster crackers. This might help us cut down on our potato chip addiction.
These oyster crackers most definitely look way more delicious and flavorful than the average!!
How herby, buttery and delicious!
Mmm! We make ones that are similar to these and I am pretty sure they have a life of like 1 day because they are SO good! I love the garlic and cheese…can never go wrong with those!